Sew ... the garment-making book of knowledge Real-life lessons from a serial sewist

Barbara Emodi, 1953-

Book - 2018

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Published
Lafayette, CA : C & T Publishing, Inc 2018.
Language
English
Main Author
Barbara Emodi, 1953- (author)
Physical Description
255 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781617456046
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. Why Sew?
  • What Sewing Can Do for You
  • Your Path to Sewing
  • Chapter 2. What to Sew
  • How to Decide
  • An Authentic Approach to Making Clothes
  • Barbara's Tips
  • Chapter 3. Finding the Right Pattern
  • Clues to a Great Pattern
  • How to Start If You're a Beginner
  • When to Ignore the Pattern Directions
  • Mini-Lesson: Eliminating a Bulky Front Shirt Band
  • Pattern Changes for Sewing Knits
  • Consider Going Patternless
  • Patternless Idea: Hemless Knit Skirt
  • Patternless Idea: Vintage-Style Pleat
  • Patterless Idea: Lined Patch Pocket
  • Patterless Idea: Easy Zippered Pocket
  • Barbara's Tips
  • Chapter 4. If It Fits, They Will Wear It
  • The Truth About Most Pattern Sizing
  • What to Measure, How to Do It, and Why
  • Personal Measurement Chart
  • Assessing the Third Dimension: Crotch Shape
  • Measuring Children
  • Barbara's Tips
  • Chapter 5. Altering a Flat Pattern to Fit
  • Why Learn to Alter a Flat Pattern?
  • How to Know If a Pattern Needs Your Help
  • The First Principles of Pattern Alteration
  • Different Ways of Altering a Pattern
  • Approach 1: The Muslim Method
  • Approach 2: The Simple Side-Seam Additions Method
  • Approach 3: The Block Method
  • Approach 4: The Slash-and-Spread Method
  • Mini-Lesson: Making a Full Bust Alteration
  • Approach 5: The Pivot-and-Slide Method
  • Approach 6: The Seam Method
  • Barbara's Tips
  • Chapter 6. Choosing and Cutting Fabric
  • Which Fabric Will Work for Your Garment?
  • The Backup Fabrics: Interfacing and Lining
  • Pretreating Fabrics
  • Onto the Table: Layout Tips
  • Mini Lesson: Cutting Striped Fabric Single Layer
  • Mini Lesson: How to Match Print Motifs
  • Barbara's Tips
  • Chapter 7. The Gear Side of Sewing
  • A Place to Sew
  • The Big Gear: Sewing Machines and Accessories
  • Mini Lesson: Making A Flat-Felled Seam
  • Mini Lesson: Installing An Invisible Zipper
  • Now What About a New Machine?
  • Do You Need a Serger/Overlocker?
  • Sewing Notions
  • Mini Lesson: Prepare for Topstitching with Fusible Thread
  • Mini Lesson: Faux Binding with Wooly Nylon Thread
  • Barbara's Tips
  • Chapter 8. Mapping Out Your Own Sewing Strategy
  • Rules You Shouldn't Break
  • Mini-Lesson: Easy Thread Marking
  • Mini-Lesson: The Doubled Patch Pocket
  • Sometimes the Best Advice Is Your Own
  • Mini-Lesson: DIY Crossover V-Neckline
  • Mini Lesson: Two DIY Elastic Waist Castings
  • Mini Lesson: Two DIY Knit Necklines
  • Barbara's Tips
  • Chapter 9. Sewing for Joy
  • Sewspeak:
  • Useful Terms and Tips
  • Resources
  • Sewing Classics
  • Garment Notes
  • About the Author